102 Microbiology Flashcards
Study of small living organisms
Micro(small ),bio(living),ology(study)
Bacteria: one-called micro -organisms
Nonpathogenic(non-disease-producing bacteria.Pathogenic:disease producing bacteria
How many bacteria are nonpathogenic and live on the surface of the skin
Approximately 70%
What causes pathogenic bacteria
Cause infection and disease,produce toxins(poisons),live everywhere,spread easily,have 3 basic shapes.
Pathogenic bacteria
1.Cocci (staphylococci,stereptococci,diplococcoi,2.Bacilli,Spirilla
What’s the growth of bacteria
Active stage and inactive stage
What’s the movement of bacteria
Cocci travel via air or dust movement,bacilli and spirilla use flagella cilia to propel themselves through liquids.
What are the examples of viruses
Hepatitis B(HIV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),human Papiloma virus (HPV)
What’s the external parasites?
LkParasitic Fungi,Parastic Mites
How to prevent spread of contagious
Wash your hands!
Where are the head lice transmitted from?
One persoto another ,scratching,redness or small bite marks.
What are the basic classes of infection?
Local and general (systemic)
What’s the immunity?
Ability of the body to destroy infections agaents that enter the body
What’s the immunity?
Active immunity,passive immu
